Ohhh yes 🍌🍫🍓 No-Bake Banana Split Cake—a creamy, dreamy dessert that tastes just like a banana split but in cake form. Perfect for summer or any time you want an easy, indulgent treat.
🍌 No-Bake Banana Split Cake
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
Base
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp sugar
Filling
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Toppings
- 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Chocolate syrup or fudge drizzle
- Optional: chopped nuts or maraschino cherries
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the crust
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press evenly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch pan.
- Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
2️⃣ Prepare the filling
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture for a light, airy filling.
3️⃣ Assemble layers
- Slice bananas and arrange a layer over the chilled crust.
- Spread half of the cream filling over the bananas.
- Add a layer of chopped strawberries, pineapple, and chocolate chips.
- Spread remaining cream filling on top.
- Top with remaining fruit, chocolate drizzle, and optional nuts or cherries.
4️⃣ Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
5️⃣ Serve
- Slice and serve chilled. Perfect with extra whipped cream or chocolate sauce on top.
Pro Tips
- Banana freshness: brush banana slices with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Make ahead: this dessert actually tastes better after sitting overnight.
- Extra indulgence: add a layer of crushed cookies or brownie bits between layers.
- Serving hack: cut into bars for easy, grab-and-go portions.
🔥 Variations
- 🍫 Chocolate lover’s: add a layer of chocolate pudding under the fruit
- 🥥 Tropical twist: add shredded coconut to filling or on top
- 🍓 Strawberry shortcake style: replace bananas with more berries
- 🥄 Mini versions: make in jars for individual servings
I can also give a “super creamy, ultra-chocolate banana split cake” version with layers of chocolate ganache and whipped cream that’s almost like a dessert masterpiece 😏.
Do you want me to do that?
